Hello friends! I have lovely news to share with you today.
First, A Spy in the House has been nominated for the Canadian Children’s Book Centre’s brand-new John Spray Mystery Award! Can I possibly hold my breath from now until the winners are announced in October?
Second, I’ll be reading, signing, and talking about the Victorians at the Mississauga Public Library on August 27, as their Teen Summer Reading program concludes. I’ll post more details here closer to the event.
And finally, I’m absolutely overjoyed to announce that there will be a fourth and final Agency novel. Its working title is Rivals in the City. There’s no publication date yet (I have to finish the book first!), but I’m so thrilled to be immersed in Mary Quinn’s world, one last time. I hope you’ll agree.
Happy long weekend, Canadian and American readers!
Ying says
Hi Caroline, and thank you very much for your kind words. I’m sorry to say that right now, there are no plans to translate Rivals in the City into French. I hope this will change, but I don’t have any control over that. Are you able to read it in English?
Bailey says
I cannot wait for the 4th Agency novel to come out. I’m dying to know what happens with the private detective business. I was just looking for a book and your book caught my eye. I got hooked and just finished the 3rd book a few minutes ago and it seemed to kind of leave off. I was hoping you would make a 4th one to finish it all off but I’m definitely going to be sad it’s over. Your book did inspire me to write a book of my own. It is about a girl in 1800’s London but not about a secret agency. Overall, I absolutely loved your books and can’t wait for the 4th one.
Bailey says
I’m a bit confused. I checked amazon and one cover says that the 4th book has already come out but another says that it doesn’t come out till 2015. Have you written the 4th one already?
Ying says
Hi Bailey, and first of all, I’m sorry for this slow reply! Thank you so much for your enthusiasm. I’m thrilled to know you’ve enjoyed the series so far! Rivals in the City is already out in the UK (green cover) but the US edition will be published in March (purple cover). Does that clarify things?
Lisa says
Hello,
I love your books. It’s fascinating!! I would like also that the book exist in french because I don’t speak well english but I want to know the end of the story !! 😉
Ying says
Hello Lisa, and thank you for your kind words! I’m sorry to say that there aren’t plans to translate Rivals in the City right now. I wish there were. 🙁
SophieAina says
Hello , I really love your books and i was a little bit disapointed that there is no french version for the last book !! It will be difficult to read in English and I think I’m going to stop at the third! Hope in the future years there will have a french version , don’t stop reading !!!
Sophie 😉
SophieAina says
*sorry my English is not very good, i mean don’t stop writing!! ( and reading our sweet comments 😉 )
Ying says
Thanks for stopping by, Sophia, and I guessed what you meant! I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed the series so far, and yes, let’s keep our fingers crossed that there will be a French edition of Rivals in the City someday!
Yaelle says
Hello Ying ! I’m a 15 years old and french huge fan of your books. I read the first,second and third books 3 years ago and I loved them !
I remember them today and want to read the last one. I want to read it in english,thanks to my Irish dad,but is there a difference between the uk version and the american one ?
Plus I’m really interesting in your studies,sometimes I would love to live at Victorian Time ! (Maybe like a lady in waiting like Mary !)
Hoping that you will answer me,Yaelle 🙂
Ying says
Bonjour Yaelle, and thank you for stopping by! I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed the Agency so far. There are only slight differences between the UK and US versions but if I had to choose, I would choose the US version of RIVALS (because it went through one more round of proofreading before going to press). I really hope you enjoy it!
Irène says
Hello !
I read your saga “The Agency” two days ago and I was looking for the last book’ s extract( “Rivals in the city” ) when I discovered that there is not translation of this book in french :'(
But, I’m gonna to read it in english ! Even if I am not very good in english (I’m a 15 years old girl). I love so much Mary and James and every character you created and your ideas ! All of your books are awesome ! I don’t have a favorite one but I love the evolution of Mary and James <3 I'm so sad for the break of the Agency !
Ok. I must to keep calm !
Thank you for your art,
Irène
P.S : sorry if i did some mistakes, I'm Learning english but I am not so good !
Ying says
Thank you for commenting, Irène! I’m thrilled to know how much you’ve enjoyed the Agency and I hope you love Rivals in the City, too.
Jena says
I am so happy !!
I am French and i am so exited for your nouvel book !
Sorry for the “orthographe ?”
But I LOVE YOU !
Ying says
My goodness, Jena! I’m thrilled to know you’ve enjoyed the Agency so far and hope you love Rivals in the City, too.
Jena says
Hello fabulous author! I translate on google translation so do not get me wrong, there will be a lot of mistakes 🙁
I would really like to know when tha agency tome 4 will be released in France! The French fans wait impatiently but there is only the English version 🙁
I adore you and I so happy that you answered me!
I’m about to read volume 3 but I do not think that once finished I could wait X)
Ying says
Bonjour, Jena, et merci pour votre lettre! Je suis tres désolée a vous informer qu’il ne sera pas une traduction francaise de Rivals in the City. Si mon éditeur (Editions Nathan) change son avis, je vais l’annoncer tout de suite. J’espere que vous prenez plaisir dans la trilogie. (Et mes apologies pour des erreurs dans ma langue, aussi.)
Jena says
Oh I am so sad 🙁
But I dream that you make a new book! I would love to see your pen in another saga other than The Agency!
I look forward to your reply, meanwhile, I will start the agency 3 !!
Esther Clarke says
Hello Ying, I wanted a novel read whilst I was waiting for the next Anne Perry novel. Browsed through my granddaughters bookshelf and came across The Agency series which I had bought her a few years ago. She has books 1,2 and 4, 3 is missing ! I’ve read 1 and 2 and purchased 4, I am unable to find a copy of 3 anywhere.I refuse to read book 4 until I’ve read 3. Any suggestions where I can find said novel
Ying says
Hi Esther, I’m sorry you’re having trouble finding The Traitor in the Tunnel. (I’m also adamant about reading a series in order!) It’s in-stock online (Amazon, Chapters/Indigo, etc) and good booksellers should be happy to special-order a copy if they don’t already have it on the shelves. Happy reading, and I hope you enjoy it!
Clarisse says
Hello ,I already read first book of The Agency but I would like read the last book but I’m french and I can’t read a book in English with my level. I’m very sad for that
Ying says
I’m sorry to say that there is no French edition of RIVALS IN THE CITY, Clarisse. I hope you’re finding plenty of other good books to read, and that you’re staying safe and well. Thank you for commenting!
Mae60 says
Hello Ying! I really like your books and I hope thé franchement version will come! Idk if I can wait or if i will just read the English version but congratulations in late!
Ying says
Hello Mae, so sorry for this slow reply! There’s no French edition for Rivals in the City but I hope you enjoy the English version!